Tag: Matthew

Did Jesus really say he would destroy the temple and build it again in three days?

March 21, 2024

And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” —Matthew 27:39-40 ESV Did Jesus really say he would destroy the temple and build it again in three … More Did Jesus really say he would destroy the temple and build it again in three days?

The tree falls with a great crash, but the secret decay which accounts for it, is often not discovered until it is down on the ground.

March 18, 2024

Matthew 26:69-75, part of our passage for today, tells of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus.  J.C. Ryle writes of a series of steps that he believes are recorded for our benefit and learning: The first step to Peter’s fall was SELF-CONFIDENCE. He said, “Even if everyone else deserts you, I never will.” The second step was … More The tree falls with a great crash, but the secret decay which accounts for it, is often not discovered until it is down on the ground.

Decisively Defeated

March 17, 2024

Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.”… Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” And going a little farther he fell on his face and … More Decisively Defeated

Merciful Sheep vs Goats

March 14, 2024

What’s the difference between the sheep and goats in Matthew 25:31-46?   Jesus said that it is in how they treated his brothers, that is his disciples.  Mercy is the difference Jesus focuses on. When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious … More Merciful Sheep vs Goats